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Ernie Ammons.

Ex-Kent-Meridian teacher, coach pleads guilty to sex crime

A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and track coach pleaded guilty to communication with a minor for immoral purposes and is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 22.

Ernie Ammons.

Pasado’s Spay Station comes to South King County

Pasado's Safe Haven's Spay Station returns to South King County on Thursday, Feb. 14. Regional Animal Services of King County hosts the visit at the Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave. S., Kent.

  • Feb 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Plenty of entertainment is part of the annual You Me We festival coming up March 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

You Me We family fun festival March 1 in Kent

Tons of fun are in the works for kids of all ages at Kent's upcoming You Me We event from 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James Street.

Plenty of entertainment is part of the annual You Me We festival coming up March 1 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
The 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday

Glass show in Kent Feb. 23

Thirty-five vendors with nearly 200 display tables will be at the 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N.

  • Feb 11, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
The 36th annual Green River Glass Show & Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday
Sarah Daniel

Kent family hopes sign in memory of David Daniel makes a difference

A Panther Lake neighborhood in Kent forever changed the morning of Aug. 22 because of a drunk driver.

Sarah Daniel

Kent warehouse fire under investigation

A Kent Fire investigator is looking into the cause of a warehouse fire in the 20200 block of 80 Ave. S.

  • Feb 10, 2013
  • BY Wire Service

Students, host families needed for Kent Sister Cities Youth Ambassador program

Kent high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors have an opportunity to represent their school and the city abroad by becoming a Kent Sister Cities Youth Ambassador to Sunnfjord, Norway this summer.

  • Feb 10, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle’s Luke Lockhart

Calgary denies T-Birds in OT, 4-3

The Calgary Hitmen won a hard-fought game, 4-3 over the Seattle Thunderbirds in overtime Saturday night at the ShoWare Center.

  • Feb 10, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle’s Luke Lockhart
Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 35 of 40 shots he faced

Rebels subdue T-Birds, 6-3

The Red Deer Rebels defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-3 Friday night at the ShoWare Center. The Rebels (29-21-4-2) got out to a 1-0 lead 3:56 into the first period when Rhyse Dieno scored from the slot. Dominik Volek and Mathew Dumba had the assists.

  • Feb 9, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Seattle goalie Brandon Glover stopped 35 of 40 shots he faced
Mike Mactutis

Flood District Committee approves Kent levee repair plan; controversy erupts among City Council

The controversial dispute between the city of Kent and King County about the best plan to spend millions of dollars to repair a Green River levee to improve flood protection and reduce insurance rates took a step in Kent's favor.

Mike Mactutis

Man charged in 1996 murder of Kent co-worker extradited to King County

A Montana man charged in the 1996 cold case murder of a Kirkland woman who worked in Kent was extradited Wednesday to King County.

After-school study session: Ibrahim Hassan finishes up homework and worksheets provided by the staff at the Birch Creek Youth Center.

New partnership promotes education in Kent

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Kent School District (KSD), Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) and other community organizations are embarking on a unique partnership to help strengthen the educational foundation for KCHA students.

After-school study session: Ibrahim Hassan finishes up homework and worksheets provided by the staff at the Birch Creek Youth Center.

Kent house fire displaces six

Six adults were displaced by a fire in their Kent home after linseed oil soaked rags self-combusted early Friday morning in the 3500 block of South 263rd Street.

Kent-Meridian senior Calvin Edwards has been ruled ineligible. The school reported the 'clerical error' to the WIAA regarding the player's status.

Ineligibility bumps Kent-Meridian from playoffs

Kent-Meridian High School will not play in the South Puget Sound League 4A boys basketball playoffs this weekend due to a "clerical error" surrounding the ineligibility of one of its players.

Kent-Meridian senior Calvin Edwards has been ruled ineligible. The school reported the 'clerical error' to the WIAA regarding the player's status.

Kent emergency planning meeting set for Feb. 20

The Kent Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will have its annual meeting from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Kent Police/Fire Training Center at 24523 116th Ave. S.E.

  • Feb 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Karen Keiser

Senate bill would repeal unfunded family medical leave insurance

Paid medical leave for new parents may remain an unfulfilled goal if a bill in the state Senate becomes law. Senate Bill 5159, sponsored by Sen. John Braun (R-20th District, Chehalis), would repeal Washington's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (FLI), which requires employers to pay $250 per week to employees who are on family leave.

  • Feb 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Sen. Karen Keiser

Royals drop T-Birds again, 4-1

The Victoria Royals defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Wednesday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.

  • Feb 7, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Blotter.

Woman tells Kent officer to arrest her so she can eat, shower at jail | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of second-degree criminal trespass after an officer found her sleeping in an open shed downtown in the 400 block of Railroad Avenue South.

Kent Police Blotter.
Sally Jewell

Obama nominates Kent-based REI’s Jewell to be Secretary of the Interior

President Obama has nominated Sally Jewell, CEO and president of Kent-based REI, to be the nation's Secretary of the Interior.

Sally Jewell
Madi Gingrich

Show of heart: Kentridge dancers perform

Kentridge dancers kicked it up during the school's Dance for Heart benefit program at the Kentridge Performing Arts Center last Friday.

  • Feb 6, 2013
  • BY Wire Service
Madi Gingrich